Madagascar Sunset Moth t the European peacock

the European peacock

These beautiful creatures are displayed in a 9” x 9” frame

but some are found in southern and southeast Asia

The specimen is encased in a 9“x9“ frame

and a rare blue-black

Madagascar Sunset Moth t the European peacockChrysiridia rhipheus, or Urania ripheus, is a day flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive and appealing looking lepidopterans. It's very colorful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colors originate from optical interference. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Westview Cemetery Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame.